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Substitute Nutrition Worker

DISTRICT WIDE
Johnston, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Position Summary:  Preparation, serving and clean up of food and equipment for the Nutrition Department.

 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to read and write English, perform basic arithmetic and follow oral and written directions
  • Ability to stand continuously and have the capacity to lift 50 lbs safely
  • Ability to relate to children
  • Possess good communicative, collaborative, and interpersonal skills
  • Food service preparation experience preferred

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal Performance Criteria

  • Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
  • Contributes to creating a positive work environment
  • Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
  • Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
  • Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
  • Works independently and with confidence
  • Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

  • Performs tasks in a timely manner
  • Responsible for food preparation and acceptability of food before and after preparation
  • Responsible for maintaining serving line
  • Responsible for operation, cleaning, and maintaining foodservice equipment
  • Maintains appearance appropriate to job responsibilities (wear appropriate uniform clothing, hair net covering on the hair, and comfortable & safe rubber-soled shoes)
  • Perform job-related duties as requested by supervisor

Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

 

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.

 

 

Salary : $16

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